Hydrogen Europe Research welcomes its first member from New Zealand

Hydrogen Europe Research is pleased to welcome its first member from New Zealand, University of Canterbury! This marks an important step in the growing international dimension of our community, which started in 2024 with the acceptance of our first Canadian member.

Since 2023, New Zealand has been associated with Horizon Europe and can therefore participate in European Partnerships. This opens the door to deeper collaboration between Europe and research organisations in New Zealand working on hydrogen topics, allowing knowledge and expertise to flow more easily across countries.

International cooperation is essential to advance hydrogen research and innovation. The energy transition is a global challenge, and progress depends on strong collaboration across regions and research communities. Working together helps connect expertise, share knowledge, and strengthen research outcomes.

As Dr Tamsin Sheen, Research and Innovation, University of Canterbury, highlights: “The University of Canterbury is delighted to be joining the Hydrogen Europe Research community. The involvement of a partner from New Zealand reflects both the global significance of hydrogen research and the value of stronger international collaboration in accelerating clean energy solutions. UC is excited to contribute our expertise in hydrogen production, storage, systems integration and applied engineering research, while building deeper connections with leading researchers and industry partners around the world.”

We look forward to working closely with our new colleagues from New Zealand and to continuing to expand our international community in support of a clean hydrogen future.